2015–16 Manchester Phoenix Season

During the 2015-16 season, the Manchester Phoenix participated in the semi-professional English Premier Ice Hockey League.

It was announced during the off-season that the Phoenix would be playing out of Flintshire at the Deeside Ice Rink, for the 2015-2016 season, until a permanent new arena in Manchester is completed. Phoenix owner, Neil Morris, confirmed that ticket holders will be able to travel free for free to Deeside, with pick-up points spread around the city of Manchester. He said "The trip to Deeside takes just over 30 minutes, which will give fans the chance to mingle, make friends and strengthen the famous Phoenix faithful."[1]

Ticketing

SEASON TICKETS

Age Group Prices
Adult£351.45
Concession£256.39

SINGLE GAME TICKETS

Age Group Advance prices Day of game prices
Adult£12.00£12.50
Concession£9.00£9.50

Children get free entry when accompanied by an adult, unaccompanied children can purchase tickets on the door for £5.

Standings

English Premier League

Team Pld. W OL L GF GA Pts.
Basingstoke Bison **544021220712282
Peterborough Phantoms *543581121514078
Guildford Flames *543451520417073
Telford Tigers *543411922115269
Milton Keynes Lightning *543251719715069
Swindon Wildcats *543051919519565
Sheffield Steeldogs *542452519723353
Manchester Phoenix *542082617021648
Hull Pirates541153813427727
Bracknell Bees541044015323824

[**] EPIHL League Champions. [*] Secured play-off berth

Schedule And Results

Pre-season

Phoenix started their pre-season with a 3-3 draw away to Swindon Wildcats, before defeating the same opponent, 6-3, the following night. They then faced the Telford Tigers in a two-legged battle for the Red Hockey Cup. The Phoenix secured a narrow road victory before suffering a heavy defeat on home ice which resulted in the Tigers winning 12-7 on aggregate.

DateOpponentVenueResult
Saturday 29 August 2015Swindon WildcatsAwayTied 3-3
Sunday 30 August 2015Swindon WildcatsHomeWon 6-3
Saturday 5 September 2015Telford TigersAwayWon 4-3
Sunday 6 September 2015Telford TigersHomeLost 9-3

Regular Season

Stanislav Gron scored his and the Phoenix' second goal of the game against the Swindon Wildcats on Saturday 21 November 2015, however the goal was inexplicably awarded to Michal Satek.[2]

DateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceCompetitionGoalscorers
Saturday 12 September 2015Hull PiratesAwayWon 4-1-League/CupRobin Kovar, Michal Satek, James Archer, Nico Aaltonen
Sunday 13 September 2015 Milton Keynes Lightning HomeWon 4-2-League/CupStanislav Gron (2), Robin Kovar, James Archer
Saturday 19 September 2015Basingstoke BisonAwayLost 6-2-League/CupJames Archer, Mark Thomas
Sunday 20 September 2015Guildford FlamesHomeWon 3-1-League/CupJames Archer, Robin Kovar, Gareth O’Flaherty
Saturday 26 September 2015Swindon WildcatsAwayLost 5-3-League/CupBen Wood, Nico Aaltonen, James Archer
Sunday 27 September 2015Sheffield SteeldogsHomeWon 5-2-League/CupMichal Satek (3), Robin Kovar (2)
Saturday 3 October 2015Bracknell BeesAwayWon 4-2-League/CupNico Aaltonen, Robin Kovar, James Neil, Michal Satek
Sunday 4 October 2015Basingstoke BisonHomeLost 4-3-League/CupNico Aaltonen, James Archer, Michal Satek
Wednesday 7 October 2015Milton Keynes LightningAwayLost 6-4-League/CupRobin Kovar (2), Matthew Morris, James Neil
Saturday 10 October 2015Peterborough PhantomsHomeLost 5-2-League/CupMichal Satek (2)
Sunday 11 October 2015Hull PiratesHomeLost 2-1 (OT)-League/CupSimon Furnival
Saturday 17 October 2015Guildford FlamesAwayLost 5-4 (PSO)1,523League/CupJames Archer, James Neil, Trent Hope, Robin Kovar
Sunday 18 October 2015Swindon WildcatsHomeWon 5-3-League/CupStanislav Gron (3), Michal Satek, James Archer
Saturday 24 October 2015Peterborough PhantomsAwayLost 8-3-League/CupStanislav Gron, Robin Kovar, Jacob Corson-Heron
Saturday 31 October 2015Basingstoke BisonAwayLost 4-1-LeagueJames Archer
Sunday 1 November 2015Milton Keynes LightningHomeLost 4-3 (OT)-LeagueBen Wood, Robin Kovar, Stanislav Gron
Saturday 7 November 2015Hull PiratesAwayWon 6-1-LeagueBen Russell (2), Stanislav Gron (2), Michal Satek, Robin Kovar
Sunday 8 November 2015Telford TigersHomeWon 2-1-League/CupNico Aaltonen, Michal Satek
Saturday 14 November 2015Sheffield SteeldogsAwayLost 4-2-LeagueNico Aaltonen, Stanislav Gron
Sunday 15 November 2015Swindon WildcatsHomeLost 4-3 (OT)-LeagueMichal Satek, Stanislav Gron, Richard Bentham
Saturday 21 November 2015Swindon WildcatsAwayLost 4-3-LeagueStanislav Gron (2), Ben Wood
Sunday 22 November 2015Peterborough PhantomsHomeWon 3-2 (OT)-LeagueBen Wood, Nico Aaltonen, Michal Satek
Saturday 28 November 2015Milton Keynes LightningAwayLost 8-4-LeagueNico Aaltonen (3), Robin Kovar
Sunday 29 November 2015Telford TigersAwayLost 9-0-League/Cup-
Sunday 6 December 2015Basingstoke BisonHomeLost 4-1-LeagueMichal Satek
Saturday 12 December 2015Sheffield SteeldogsHomeLost 5-4-War of the RosesRobin Kovar (2), James Archer (2)
Sunday 13 December 2015Bracknell BeesHomeWon 2-1-LeagueRobin Kovar (2)
Sunday 20 December 2015Peterborough PhantomsHomeLost 3-2 (PSO)-LeagueRobin Kovar (2)
Monday 28 December 2015Sheffield SteeldogsAwayLost 6-0 (Sheffield win 11-4 on agg)-War of the Roses-
Saturday 2 January 2016Telford TigersAwayLost 4-3-LeagueMichal Satek, Martin Baranek, James Archer
Sunday 3 January 2016Hull PiratesHomeLost 5-4-LeagueMartin Baranek (2), Stanislav Gron, Michal Satek
Saturday 9 January 2016Basingstoke BisonAwayLost 5-0-League-
Sunday 10 January 2016Swindon WildcatsHomeWon 5-0-LeagueMichal Satek (2), Trent Hope, James Archer, Robin Kovar
Saturday 16 January 2016Swindon WildcatsAwayLost 5-3-LeagueStanislav Gron, Robin Kovar, Michal Satek
Sunday 17 January 2016Peterborough PhantomsAwayLost 7-6-League-
Saturday 23 January 2016Guildford FlamesAwayLost 4-3 (OT)-League-
Sunday 24 January 2016Hull PiratesHomeWon 3-0-League-
Friday 29 January 2016Sheffield SteeldogsAwayLost 6-5 (PSO)-League-
Saturday 30 January 2016Milton Keynes LightningAwayWon 5-4 (OT)-League-
Sunday 31 January 2016Basingstoke BisonHomeLost 5-3-League-
Saturday 6 February 2016Sheffield SteeldogsHomeLost 7-3-League-

Play-Offs

DateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceCompetitionGoalscorers
Saturday 26th March 2016Basingstoke BisonHomeLost 2-1-Quarter-Final, First LegStanislav Gron
Sunday 27 March 2016Basingstoke BisonAwayLost 5-2 (Basingstoke win 7-3 on agg)-Quarter-Final, Second LegMichal Satek, Gareth O’Flaherty

References

  1. ↑ "Manchester Phoenix to play in Deeside for a season". ChesterChronicle.co.uk. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  2. ↑ "Phoenix edged out by Swindon". ManchesterPhoenix.co.uk. Retrieved 21 November 2015.

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